The number of inhabited islands is variously cited as between 166 and 227.
Greek islands with blue roofs.
It s well known for its picture postcard appearance historical monuments and surprisingly its top quality potatoes.
Santorini santorini is perched on the edge of a submerged volcano overlooking a stunning caldera.
If you want to stay further away from the main town like in perissa 10 bed dorms start as low as 12.
The largest island of the cyclades a group of two hundred greek islands in the aegean sea is naxos.
It was picture perfect to say the least.
The bronze age complex is considered europe s oldest city dating back to 7000bc.
The largest greek island by area is crete located at the southern edge of the aegean sea the second largest island is euboea which is separated from the mainland by the 60m wide.
Santorini s classic cycladic architecture think.
The largest greek island crete is home to the legendary palace of knossos.
To actually be there seeing the blue roofs white wash houses and even the donkeys was mind blowing.
We had transportation from the airport to our hostel and as soon as we got in the car greek music was playing and the sun was rising in the distance.
If you love art and history naxos town or chora will be a must see in greece for you.
There is one thing you should know about santorini you don t choose your hotel based on how fancy it is you choose it according to which one has the best sunset view.
Whitewashed buildings with domed blue roofs makes this archipelago one of the most stunning and frequented of all of greece s isles.
Hostel prices during peak season you can find a bed in a four to six bed dorm for as low as 31 35 usd per night near fira but can be as high as 77 86 usd per night.
A bed in a dorm with eight or more beds is between 36 49 40 55 usd per night.
The houses and building structures are predominantly white some with blue dome roofs accented by beautiful blue skies and overlooking the blue sea.
My first hour in santorini was everything i expected.
With its pristine beaches blue painted roofs and.
Naxos town chora naxos cyclades.
Greece has many islands with estimates ranging from somewhere around 1 200 to 6 000 depending on the minimum size to take into account.
Yes you may see brad sand and cheese but if you are anything like me the first image that will pop into your head will be of whitewashed walls and bright blue rooftops the classic buildings of greece especially the greek islands and the subject of posters plastered all over the walls of travel agencies around the world.
Village of white and blue santorini in the greek islands see 620 517 traveler reviews 25 263 candid photos and great deals for santorini greece at tripadvisor.
